> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pullbay.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pullbay.com/documentation/plans-and-usage/plans.md).

# Plans

Pullbay's plans are designed to scale with your usage. Each plan includes a monthly credit allocation, rate limit tier, and support level. **Specific pricing and credit amounts are available in the** [**Pullbay dashboard**](https://app.pullbay.com/)**.**

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## Plan Overview

| Plan        | Best For                    | Rate Limit     |
| ----------- | --------------------------- | -------------- |
| **Free**    | Exploration & testing       | 10 req/min     |
| **Starter** | Small projects & prototypes | 60 req/min     |
| **Growth**  | Production applications     | 300 req/min    |
| **Scale**   | High-volume usage           | 1,000+ req/min |

{% hint style="info" %}
Exact credit allocations and pricing are shown in the dashboard. No credit card is required to start with the free tier.
{% endhint %}

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## What Each Plan Includes

Every Pullbay plan includes:

* **Monthly credits** — A base allocation that refreshes each billing cycle
* **Rate limits** — Maximum requests per minute
* **Full endpoint access** — All services and endpoints available on every plan
* **Support tier** — Response time and channels vary by plan

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## Free Tier

New accounts start on the free tier automatically — no credit card required.

* A one-time credit allocation (non-renewing)
* Rate limit of 10 requests per minute
* Access to all endpoints for testing and exploration
* Full dashboard access (usage, service health, API keys)

The free tier is designed for exploration. Once you're ready for production, upgrade to a paid plan for renewing monthly credits and higher rate limits.

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## Paid Plans

### Starter

Best for small projects, prototypes, and side projects with modest data needs.

* Monthly credit allocation (renews each billing cycle)
* 60 requests per minute
* Email support

### Growth

Best for production applications with regular, scheduled data fetching.

* Higher monthly credit allocation (renews each billing cycle)
* 300 requests per minute
* Priority email support

### Scale

Best for high-volume applications, multiple apps or services, or teams with intensive data needs.

* Large monthly credit allocation (custom options available)
* 1,000+ requests per minute
* Priority support

For exact pricing and credit allocations for each plan, see the [Billing section of your dashboard](https://app.pullbay.com/).

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## Choosing a Plan

| Situation                             | Recommended Plan                       |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Just exploring or testing             | Free                                   |
| Building a side project or prototype  | Starter                                |
| Running a production app              | Growth                                 |
| High-volume, multiple apps, or a team | Scale                                  |
| Not sure?                             | Start free, upgrade when you need more |

A good rule of thumb: estimate your monthly credit usage first (see the [Cost Optimization guide](broken://pages/c69a95db5d63c68e98f6dfb811ec8e6b2a1aad94)), then choose the plan whose allocation fits. You can always add top-up credits or upgrade at any time.

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## Upgrading & Downgrading

### Upgrading

* Takes effect **immediately**
* New rate limits apply right away
* You receive prorated credit for the remainder of your current period

### Downgrading

* Takes effect at the **start of your next billing cycle**
* Current features and rate limits remain until renewal
* Credit allocation changes at renewal

### Cancellation

You can cancel your plan at any time from **Billing > Plan** in your dashboard. After cancellation:

* You keep full access until the end of your current billing period
* Remaining credits stay in your account
* You can continue using credits on the free tier

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## Rate Limits by Plan

| Plan    | Requests per Minute |
| ------- | ------------------- |
| Free    | 10                  |
| Starter | 60                  |
| Growth  | 300                 |
| Scale   | 1,000+              |

When you exceed your rate limit, requests return `429 Too Many Requests` until the window resets. See the [Rate Limits guide](broken://pages/2fb1ec2d34450d2619bb0867d101745b0c7b5eed) for how to handle this in code.

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## Credits & Plans

Your plan includes a monthly allocation that refreshes at renewal. You can also:

* **Top up at any time** — Add one-time credits without changing your plan
* **Enable auto-reload** — Automatically top up when your balance drops below a threshold

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Plan credits reset monthly and **do not roll over**. Top-up credits **do not expire**.
{% endhint %}

For a full explanation of how credits work, see the [Credits guide](broken://pages/b53901637d60f7a7490ba46f97cdc498faca4f3d).

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## Frequently Asked Questions

<details>

<summary>Can I switch plans at any time?</summary>

Yes. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if I exceed my plan's rate limit?</summary>

You'll receive a `429 Too Many Requests` response. Requests resume after the rate limit window resets (typically 1 minute). See the [Rate Limits guide](broken://pages/2fb1ec2d34450d2619bb0867d101745b0c7b5eed) for handling strategies.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Do unused plan credits roll over?</summary>

No. Monthly plan credits reset at each billing cycle. Top-up credits (purchased separately) do not expire.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Is a credit card required to use the free tier?</summary>

No. You can sign up and start making API calls immediately without providing payment information.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Where can I see exact pricing?</summary>

Exact pricing and credit amounts for each plan are shown in the [Pullbay dashboard](https://app.pullbay.com/) under Billing.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What if I need more than Scale-tier limits?</summary>

Contact the Pullbay team to discuss custom arrangements for very high-volume use cases.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I estimate my costs before upgrading?</summary>

Yes — see the [Cost Optimization guide](broken://pages/c69a95db5d63c68e98f6dfb811ec8e6b2a1aad94) for a formula to estimate your monthly credit needs.

</details>

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*Related:* [*Credits*](broken://pages/b53901637d60f7a7490ba46f97cdc498faca4f3d) *·* [*Billing*](broken://pages/f41b4a0e51e05f6d667d231979e180cb4dcb1e6e) *·* [*Cost Optimization*](broken://pages/c69a95db5d63c68e98f6dfb811ec8e6b2a1aad94) *·* [*Rate Limits*](broken://pages/2fb1ec2d34450d2619bb0867d101745b0c7b5eed)


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